What are the steps to exclude security risks with Norton antivirus for a file

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Norton antivirus has come up with various versions where a user can select a version according to his/her requirement like there is a different version for a home user as well as a home user. This software provides you enhanced features to secure your device; the antimalware is a sophisticated component of this application that helps in scanning each incoming mail and messages for any threat.

Sometimes, this software may give you a false positive and indicates that file may be dangerous and you are sure that a file you are going to open is safe. In such case, you can let your antivirus know that a file should be excluded for future scans and it will put an off on erroneous warnings.

Here is a small description of steps that will help you in putting an off on the warnings you get when you open a file. With these below-mentioned steps, you can exclude security risks and you can also contact Norton support team to ask regarding the same.

Steps to follow:

  • First, you’ll need to turn on your PC and then double click on Norton security application and there you have to click on “Settings” option.
  • Next, you have to “configure” that is just next to “Items to exclude from scans” that is available in this antivirus and the SONAR exclusions panel.
  • On next screen, you’ll need to click on “Add” under “Scan and exclusions” section. Now browse and select a file. Now you get a chance to select a file you want to exclude.
  • In case, you have selected a directory you or a file, you can also exclude sub category and now click Okay include sub-directories 
  • Now click “Okay” in its “Scan Exclusions” to save this Window and to save the changes you have made.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to exclude the security risks with Norton on a particular file. In case, you need help, not to worry, just make a call on Norton antivirus support number 1800-921-376.